A feature wall painted in a striking hue can instantly transform a compact area.
Amidst the festive chaos of Christmas decorating recently, I paused the holly decorations to tackle some wall painting! (After all, why not?)
I’ve been contemplating a painted feature wall in the Dining Room for several months, yet somehow, the holiday spirit spurred me on.
The truth be told, it previously featured dark feature walls that we adored!
Following that, we revamped our doors in Raccoon Fur (to coordinate with our living room sofa). With this update, we restored the dark feature walls to Benjamin Moore’s Simply White.
I longed for it.
The reality is, the painting process was swift, and the transformation is striking!
This was the scene beforehand:
And this is the current view!
Guidelines for Darkly Painted Feature Walls
Contemplating a feature wall for your Dining Room – or any other space? Here are some useful pointers.
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The shade of a painted feature wall must be trialed on the actual wall it will adorn.
Not only does the illumination within a room influence how a paint shade appears, but its precise placement does as well! For example, this hue looks entirely distinct on a swatch resting on a table or the floor compared to its appearance mounted on the wall.
Before you finalize your purchase and acquire a large quantity of paint, ensure you test a sample on the precise wall you intend to paint.
For additional guidance on selecting a paint color you’ll adore, follow this link.
This paint shade is a bespoke color I matched personally.;) I blended the interior door hue (Raccoon Fur) with Wrought Iron (the tone of our dark bedroom wall) and formulated a color that integrates seamlessly into the environment.
I had no desire for it to clash or compete with the door shade visible (in the kitchen) – and although capturing the space photographically was tricky, it performs excellently in reality.
Employ painters tape to achieve sharp edges at the corners of a feature wall
Honest admission: I’m a rather hasty painter and simply wish to complete the task.
However, over time, I’ve realized there are compelling reasons to proceed cautiously and execute the job correctly…
Applying painters tape at the junction of two colors creates a significantly sharper line, resulting in a more polished finished appearance.
Utilize quality painting supplies and clean them thoroughly after use.
I’ve previously detailed all my preferred painting tools in a prior post. Within it, I noted that the Wooster paint brush (affiliate link) is my ultimate favorite brush. It remains so! As a handle-less brush with a soft, flexible crown, it fits my hand comfortably.
A quality brush simplifies the cutting-in process, and a proper roller handle and roller perform excellently as well.
After completing the painting, remember to thoroughly clean all your equipment; proper care allows your painting supplies to endure for many years.
Light decorative items and accessories stand out beautifully against dark painted accent walls!
Although some hesitate about applying a bold, dark color to a wall, I discover that pairing it with ample white creates a wonderful atmosphere, even in compact areas like ours. Furthermore, dark walls serve as a stunning canvas for pale elements such as curtains or bedspreads.
The primary paint shade throughout this area is Simply White from Benjamin Moore, and this dark gray/black tone harmonizes perfectly with it and our existing furniture.
To view additional room makeovers that showcase paint, please look here:
- The beach cottage bedroom makeover demonstrates how significantly paint can transform a room!
- A gentle blue paint hue in this small bathroom gives it a blend of farmhouse and coastal cottage charm.
- The Basement Craft & Laundry Room Reveal transformed a dull, underutilized area into something bright and joyful!
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